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Local News – March 2018

Troubled ferry saga may be at an end While for most of us the daily commute consists of a bus or train ride, for the communities on the Rosneath peninsula a reliable ferry link to Gourock is essential (writes Nick Cowie).

On the town side of the Gareloch it is not widely realised that the occasions it does not run cause major disruption. Not only does it link to the trains from Gourock to Glasgow saving a fairly tortuous 15 mile journey to Helensburgh station, it is the communities argue, a lifeline.

Its unreliability reached the level of a Holyrood debate and now a Kilcreggan ferry users group has been formed to keep up pressure after news that the beleaguered

service is being taken away from Clydelink.

Clyde Marine are due to take back the service in July following years of problems since Strathclyde Partnership for Transport gave the contract to Clydelink in 2012.

MSP Jackie Baillie, who last year organised a petition and a debate at Holyrood to highlight the ferry problems said: “There is a bit of light at the end of the tunnel, but it’s what we do now that matters.

Clyde Marine doesn’t start until

July – that’s quite a long time away, that’s an awful lot of ferry journeys that may or may not go well, so we need to be vigilant with the current contract.”

Recently a statement from Councillor Martin Bartos, the Chair of Strathclyde Partnership for Transport that it indeed was not just socially necessary, but was a lifeline service was widely welcomed by the communities .

Previously, in the face of protests about the service’s unreliability, SPT officials and members have repeatedly insisted that the only ferry service they run was ‘socially necessary’ rather than lifeline, despite the local campaign.

Cllr Bartos, who does not drive, told a meeting in Cove’s

Craigrownie Church that he had been investigating unattractive train and bus options for the journey from Glasgow before being offered a lift.

“I am thoughtful about something which for many on this peninsula is experienced as a lifeline service,” he said.

“I use that phrase with particular interest because I watched a parliamentary debate and I noticed that that particular phrase got used in some interesting ways towards the end and I think that‘s a critical issue when it comes to what happens next.”

The Community Council have called for wider local support for the ferry noting also that Rosneath Peninsula is a hidden gem in terms of tourism.

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The Community Council elections take place on April 26th, with the close of nominations on March 22nd, and there’s a move to get more young people involved.

Jean Cook the Secretary of Rhu and Shandon Community Council tells us:” We would like to encourage new members with an emphasis on a younger age range, to widen our age profile, whatever the result of the vote.

“If a revised Scheme to allow 1618 year old to vote is approved, Argyll and Bute will be launching a campaign aimed at the new voters, and it goes without saying that we would support that campaign.”

The proposed amended scheme which seeks to lower the qualifying age from 18 to 16 years old needs to be agreed with a 2/3rds majority in favour of it (which is a requirement of the legislation on amending a Scheme).

Community Councils are the most local tier of statutory representation in Scotland. They bridge the gap between local

authorities and communities, and help to make public bodies aware of the opinions and needs of the communities they represent.

Many Community Councils also involve themselves in a wide range of other activities including fundraising, organising community events, undertaking environmental and educational projects and much more.

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Rhu and Shandon and Helensburgh pages particularly have a lot of information enabling residents to keep up to date.

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Local News – March 2018

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Elise Nash from GDA said : “Carriage Driving coaches from Argyll RDA and Forth Valley RDA have been assisting with training.

Patsy, from Argyll RDA based at Benderloch brought down her pony and competition carriage to show us what we can aim at in the future.

FuNdRAISING SuCCESS: Bobbie is undergoing training to become a carriage horse

A charity dedicated to improving the lives of disabled people through horse riding has had major success in a vital fundraising effort The Gareloch branch of the Riding for the Disabled Association ( GDA) launched a bid last year to raise £70,000 to enable it to provide carriage driving riding for people whose disabilities mean they are unable to get on the back of a horse.

their base.

The carriage, which is pulled by a specially-trained horse, could well be in action by summer along with a special carriage arena at

The money has been raised through a combination of donations from the Round Table, Tesco Bags of Help fund, Lottery

The group report that it is within £10,000 of its target. One of the horses, Bobbie, is undergoing training and it is hoped that others in the stable will be able to become carriage horses too.

“She also brought a training carriage for our pony Bobbie to try out. Bobbie has driven carriages before but it is important that we reintroduce him slowly and carefully to the activity so that he is happy to do the job comfortably and safely for our RDA clients. We also need time to train up our volunteers into the art of carriage harness and driving....just a bit different from riding !

“Bobbie was an absolute star, not batting an eye at Patsy whizzing around the arena with her carriage. He was quite happy to be harnessed up to his training carriage and do a few circuits himself.”

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HermiTage ParK aCTion days resTarT a pavilion continue apace, the action days to help out continue.

They start again on March 15 and will continue for the foreseeable future on the third Thursday in the month between 2 and 4 pm.

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ACTION dAyS: The action days will resume on the 3rd Thursday of every month

The very first thing the Friends of Hermitage Park did when they formed in late 2010 was to start cutting back the overgrown shrubs and start tidying up the park.

Although a marked improvement could be seen by mid-2011 with overgrown paths cleared and parts of the Millig Burn not seen for some years revealed, it also became clear that the sorry state of neglect and decay that had befallen the park was not going to be resolved by a monthly action day.

Now, as we know, major work is going on thanks to the Friends accessing all sorts of funding, however part of the deal is that they also need to contribute £120,000 worth of volunteer hours.

So while the multi-million pound project to renovate the Park and build new play areas and

The Friends told the CA: “Whilst the landscaping and redevelopment works are tackling all the major issues and making the park more fi t for purpose and low maintenance in the long term there will always be pruning, weeding and tidying up to do.

“The Friends do a lot of things but our monthly Action Day is where we started out on this whole project and it is still an essential activity contributing to looking after the park. “ Everyone is welcome to join us and contribute a few hours towards the tally of volunteer hours. It is good to see a real difference after a couple of hours dedicated to a neglected area and many hands make light work.’

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yOuNG ACHIEVERS: 24 youngsters attended the 2018 Argyll and Bute Youth Awards

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At a time when young people often don’t get the most positive of press coverage it was good to see youth achievements being recognised at a prestigious award ceremony.

of Argyll and Bute’s young people. They tell our young people that they matter, that what they do makes a difference to life in Argyll and Bute.”

Meanwhile Cove and Kilcreggan Youth Café has been saved by a that young people make to Argyll And with news that The Youth £13,500 grant over three years and Bute.

Café at Kilcreggan has won a generously awarded by The big grant, there was still more She said: “Having watched the Robertson Trust. recognition of fi ne work by and videos of all the winners, it’s clear The Café’s Founder Susie Will for young people. we have so much to be proud tells us: “ I also have several of in Argyll and Bute and our A total of 24 fi nalists attended applications in just now to various young people are a huge part the 2018 Argyll and Bute Youth charities and the Council, we of that. That’s why it’s a real Awards in the Victoria Halls hope to expand our hours, for a pleasure to be able to recognise recently for what was described session to accommodate 9-12 year the contribution they make to life olds once a week and still have 2 as a very humbling and proud in our communities through the evening. sessions for 12 and over. We hope Attending the awards, the Leader Argyll and Bute Awards 2018. to landscape the courts to a more “These awards are much more of Argyll and Bute Council, aesthetic standard and carry out than a way of highlighting the Councillor Aileen Morton, spoke essential repairs to the Youth of the outstanding contributions many achievements and successes Café building.”

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FENCING WorK begins on neW ParK and ride

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NEW PARK ANd RIdE: The new car park is due to be completed this summer

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Funded by Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT), spaces in the car park will be paid for using a pay and display ticketing system.

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Argyll and Bute Council’s Policy Lead for Economic Development, Council Leader Councillor Aileen Morton, said: “The creation of a park and ride facility right across from Helensburgh Central should

The council bought the site of the former gasometer from Scottish Gas Networks in March with money secured from a further grant application to SPT. Vehicle access to the new car park will be from Grant Street only, with pedestrian access via East Princes Street to enable people to walk quickly between the railway station and the car park.

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The sheds aim to help tackle loneliness and isolation among older men, by providing somewhere to meet and socialise over activities such as woodworking, metalworking and DIY. A Men's Shed is a larger version of the typical man’s shed in the garden – a place where a group of men can share the tools and resources they need to work on projects of their own choosing at their own pace and in a safe, friendly and inclusive venue.

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Here in Helensburgh the movement to found a shed was founded by Brian Mackay back in 2013. There is now a fully functioning board and scores of supporters. Progress is being reported on their website and Facebook page.

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CreaTive sCoTland granT for Cove Late News Hands-On is a programme of free creative workshops, events and talks for people in Argyll and Bute led by national and international professional artists currently and formerly resident at Cove Park.

FuNdING BOOST: The funding will help offer additional services

Cove Park, the artists’ centre above Loch Long on the Rosneath Peninsula, has been awarded almost £400,000 by Creative Scotland.

It is one of only two bodies in Argyll and Bute included in the network of regularly funded organisations for 2018-21 – the other is Comas on Mull.

our programme given that we now have the new building, – we wanted to expand the offers to artists.”

As part of the Hands-On Cove Cove Park director Julian Forrester Park programme, Saturday said the funding was very similar Studios is being launched. It is a to the amount received over the series of free monthly workshops previous three years. for children and young people.

“We are pleased we got the Each session will be taught funding that we had asked for, by a different artist, recently, they have got continued faith in storyteller Naomi O Kelly and what we do,” he added. visual artist and fi lmmaker “It’s based on an expansion of

Margaret Salmon led sessions.

The programme of educational and participatory creative activities runs throughout the year offering something for young children, families and older people alike.

Cove Park is also working in partnership with The Lighthouse, Scotland’s Centre for Architecture and Design, on a new residency opportunity for emerging designers, architects and craft practitioners.

Janet Archer, chief executive of Creative Scotland, said: “Regular funding provides three-year funding to a wide range of organisations which create, present and support excellence across craft, dance, literature, music, screen, theatre and visual arts, reaching out to all parts of Scotland and internationally.

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The Bicentenary Pipe Band Championships are a highlight of the summer season. Up to 25 pipe bands, over 500 pipers and drummers will compete for a host of trophies.

Competing too in the Victoria Halls will be Scotland’s top dancers for the increasingly popular Highland Dancing titles.

The Opening Parade led by the chieftain and local pipe band leading a closing parade of winning pipe bands and highland dancers with their trophies is one of the top sights of summer.

The event requires a major fundraising effort and the Championships Committee is holding a fundraising family ceilidh on Saturday 17 March at the Commodore Hotel, Osprey Suite, featuring Hell for Leather, the local Folk/Ceilidh Band with Highland bagpipes, bodhran,

mandolin, guitars and vocals.

Opening the evening will be Helensburgh Clan Colquhoun Pipe Band giving a 20-minute performance.There’s also a display from the Margaret Rose School of Dance, Highland Dancers including the current Scottish, European and Commonwealth Champion plus the three Argyll champions.

Doors open 7pm, starts 7.30pm, tickets £7, available from CH Campbell on 07710427535 and Commodore Hotel, Helensburgh.

This year's Bicentenary Pipe Band Championships will be held at East King Street Park on Sunday 24th June 2018.

Having survived the winter, many of you will be looking ahead to your summer holidays and possibly booking trips to exotic places such as Blackpool or Devon! The more adventurous may even be going abroad!

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I am thinking about dangerous infections such as typhoid, yellow fever, hepatitis or even tuberculosis, which can be a risk in certain parts of the world.

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It is important to plan well ahead, and allow at least 8 weeks to get things organised.

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The owners of Ardardan Estate, west of Cardross, say they hope their latest attraction, a family-friendly farm park, will be up and running by 2019.

The Ardardan proposals went public when a planning application to expand the facility was published on Argyll and Bute Council’s website.

The farm’s visitor facilities have been steadily expanding since the property was bought by its current owners, the Montgomery family, in 1997, and 50 people currently work on the estate.

In a recent interview Sue Montgomery from Ardardan said: “We’ve been talking about the idea for a long time. We have a great team at Ardardan and

while some of them will be able to use their skills at the farm park we estimate we’ll need between 10 and 15 new employees at the start – and hopefully more further into the future if it’s a success.”

“Highland cattle will be the basis of the farm park but we’ll have sheep, hens, pigs and horses too, all relating to what we already do as a farm.”

The plans include an indooroutdoor farm park area, along with indoor play facilities, to cope with the vagaries of the Scottish weather.

The farm park will be a paid-entry attraction, though the rest of the facilities at Ardardan, including the woodland estate and farm shop, will remain free to enter as they are at present.

The planning application also outlines proposed improvements to the access to Ardardan from the A814 to account for the increase in business the owners hope to generate.

Ms Montgomery added: “It will take about a year to put up the new buildings which will be required and to improve access to the site.

“Subject to planning approval we would like to start work on the development later this year and to open the farm park to the public in 2019.

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This month: Guardianship for your ChiLd Traditionally, parents have asked family or friends to act as godparents to their child.

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It takes a photon 200,000 years to travel from the core of the sun to the surface, then just a little over 8 minutes from the sun's surface to your eyeball.

This can be done by detailing your wishes in your will or, alternatively, by having a specific document drafted under S.7 of the Children (Scotland) Act 1995.

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Infant Feeding Support Helensburgh Victoria Halls, Helensburgh

11am-12 noon. We provide tea and coffee and there is a qualified NHS trained peer that attends each Helensburgh Library. 9.45-11am.

FunTime session from Birth - 5 years. meeting. A chance for breastfeeding mums to get help, support Tues 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th or just a cuppa. We meet every Colgrain Community House. 9.45week even during holidays.

11am. FunTime session from Birth (runs every Thursday) - 5 years. Cardross Library. 1.452.30pm. Funtime session from Birth The Hill House - 5 years Hill House opens for visitors after Wed 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th: winter break. Opening times: Victoria Halls. 10-10.45am for 18 11.30am - 5pm, seven days a Months - 3 years AND 1.30-2.15pm week from 1st March to mid-June. for 3 - 5 years, Fitness sessions.

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Family Centre, Churchill Square.

1.45-2.30pm. Funtime session from Birth - 5 years. Victoria Halls. 4pm5pm. Fitness session from 5 - 8 years Fri 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th: Centre 81, Garelochhead. 9.4511am. Funtime session from Birth - 5 years. Helensburgh Library, 1.45 -2.30pm. Funtime session from Birth - 5 Years. Email mail@funfirst.org. uk or visit www.funfirst.org.uk or see our Facebook page

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Victoria Bridge Club Victoria Halls

Friday 2nd

1pm. New members always welcome. Partners required but we may be able to match up people if needed. Why not come and give it a go! Nina Park on 01436 672099 or Margaret Shaw on 01436 672155 (runs every Thursday afternoon)

Helensburgh & District Royal British Legion Scotland Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 7:30pm. For more information contact Irene. 01436 679701. (runs 1st Friday of every month)

Thursday Café Bethesda Christian Fellowship 2.30pm-4pm. In addition to an array of teas, coffees and bakes on offer, there is also a play area for toddlers and a craft area for older children.

Gordon Weir on 07581570090 or Fiona Weir on 07854262255. www.bethesdachristianfellowship.org.uk. (runs every Thursday)

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The Welcome In Recovery Café Helensburgh Parish Church 11:30-2:30pm. The café is run by volunteers and is aimed at a range of different people. They may be recovering from drug or alcohol addiction, mental health issues or feel socially isolated.

We welcome anyone who wants to come along. We offer a friendly environment, a bite to eat and a chance to chat and make new friends. For more information visit www.facebook.com/

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What's On Calendar – March 2018 Helensburgh & District Probus Club Royal Northern Yacht Club

Saturday 3rd Grey Matters Brownie Hall, John Street

10-11:30am. Meet for coffee and a chat. Monthly lunches are held in the Ardencaple Hotel on the 3rd Thursday of the month and during the winter months there is a lecture programme with lectures taking place at the RN&CYC, on the 4th Thursday of the month at 2.30pm.

10:30am. A great way to find out what’s going on locally and to meet new friends. Regular day trips and activities also organised.

01436 671613 alison@argylltsi.org.uk (runs every Saturday)

01436 678789.

Saturday Café Bethesda Christian Fellowship

(meet every Tuesday)

Helensburgh Rotary Club Royal Northern and Clyde Yacht Club

10.30am. There will be cakes and bakes on offer at this café and a chance to enjoy fellowship. Gordon Weir on 07581570090 or Fiona Weir on 07854262255 or visit

1pm. Weekly Lunch for members and rotarians from other clubs.

Gordon Burgess 01436 677481

www.bethesdachristianfellowship.org.uk.

(runs 1st Saturday of month)

Sunday 4th RNLI Classic Afternoon Tea Cove Sailing Club 2:30pm. An afternoon of delicious sandwiches and cakes at our Classic Afternoon Tea in aid of the RNLI. Plants for sale and raffle. Entry £6.

01436 842782 wendywatson555@yahoo.co.uk

Monday 5th Art Class Commodore Hotel, Helensburgh

Macmillan Drop-In Helensburgh Library 1:15-3:00pm. Providing information & support for people affected by cancer. For Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service call

01586 555932 macmillan@argyll-bute.gov.uk . (runs every Monday)

1-4pm. Intermediate. No Partners required. Warm welcome to new members Phone Kay Reid on 01436 676718 or John McPherson on

01436 821851

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Tuesday Afternoon Bridge Club Victoria Halls

Wednesday 7th

1:30pm. A friendly and informal club for intermediate players.

No partners are required. New members very welcome.

Canoe Club Pool Session Helensburgh Swimming Pool

01436 820352

Bridge Club Victoria Halls

(runs TUE 6-7:30pm, FRI 6-7:30pm & SUN 8:30-9:30am)

6:30-8:30pm, To keep up to date with what's going on at the Youth Café see our Facebook page 'Cove and Kilcreggan Youth Café' (runs Monday & Thursday)

Tai Chi Class Cove Burgh Hall 2pm-3pm. Professor Cheng Manch'ing 37 Step Simplified Yang Style Form. First class free, donation thereafter. Class runs every Monday. For more information call 07999757861 between 10pm11pm, or visit the website at www.9wavestaichi.org/ (runs every Monday)

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Cove & Kilcreggan Youth Café

Rotary Club of Helensburgh Garelochside Rosslea Hall Hotel 6:30pm. Always stimulating and friendly! Visitors cordially invited. (runs every Monday)

Coaching programme for competitive swimmers, aged 6+.

For more information visit our website

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01436 673362

2-4pm. Small art class for beginners.

Call Hugh Scott 01436 675741 (runs every Monday)

Helensburgh Amateur Swimming Club Helensburgh Swimming Pool

(1st Tuesday of month)

7:30pm, Courses and personal training (incl. rolling) in kayaking for club members. 01436674966 riddington88@hotmail.com (runs every tuesday)

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Rhu Hall Baby & Toddler Group Rhu & Shandon Community Centre 10-11.30am. Rhu Hall Baby & Toddler Group host a morning session every Wednesday during term time. We are a friendly & welcoming group with a fantastic mix of mums, dads and grandparents. £2 entry includes snacks & refreshments.

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9:30-11:30am. The meet offers demonstrations on how to safely use slings and own, owned carriers.

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Calendar of events 1st/2nd Helensburgh Boys Brigade Helensburgh Parish Church

Baby and Toddler Group Helensburgh Parish Church Hall

Anchor boys (ages 5-8) and Junior (811) section meet from 6.30-7.45pm and Company Section (ages 11-18) 7.30-9.30pm. Sat 3rd of March is our Big Breakfast fundraiser at Helensburgh Parish Church from 10am until noon. Big Breakfast ÂŁ4, roll and bacon or sausage ÂŁ3 includes tea or coffee. Wed 7th and 14th, Company section Map-reading skills.

Sun 18th Battalion church service + Bible knowledge competition, bus leaves HPC at 10am. Wed 21st Visit to Dumbarton police station for a tour of the road policing garage/ cars/gadgets, a tour of the cells and fingerprinting. Sat 24th Trip to Transport Museum and Tall Ships in conjunction with the Girls Brigade.

Wed 28th Games night from 6.308pm. 07810 801115

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Cardross Mother and Toddler Group Cardross Church Hall

10-11:30am. Lots of toys, drinks and snacks provided. 07584 067901 (runs every Wednesday)

10am-12pm. Enquiries to Jean.

Market in the Square Colquhoun Square, Helensburgh

01436 674966

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Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Club Victoria Halls

Save the Children Musical Evening Helensburgh Parish Church

1:15pm. Duplicate play but no partners required. Aggregate Scoring. New members welcome.

Les 01436 674882 or 07899 362240 (runs every Wednesday until June)

Thursday 8th Cove and Kilcreggan Film Society Cove Burgh Hall

7:30pm. The evening will feature the couple well known to Helensburgh music lovers, Jonathan Kennedy, baritone, and Beth Taylor, mezzo-soprano. They will perform a variety of pieces to suit all tastes.

Tickets, ÂŁ15, include a canapĂŠ-style buffet and can be purchased at the office of Helensburgh Parish Church.

7:15pm. Hidden Figures (2016).

Membership £20 (eight films for £20!), with admission for guests £4, conc. £3 – everyone is welcome!

Saturday 10th

Helensburgh Art Club

9:30-10:45am. This brand-new and unique toddlers group invites mums and dads to take wee ones along and enjoy fellowship. There will be plenty of toys, crafts, music, stories and snacks for youngsters as well as a chance for the mums and dads to enjoy a fresh bacon roll and a cup of tea or coffee. For more information, contact Gordon Weir on 07581570090 or Fiona Weir on 07854262255. www.bethesdachristianfellowship.org.uk. (runs 2nd Saturday of month)

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Helensburgh & District Chest, Heart & Stroke Club The Tower Cinema

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10am-12:30pm. Baking & books on sale. Enjoy a taste from a selection of Fairtrade goodies.

Entry: ÂŁ2 inc coffee/tea & biscuit.

For more information contact Irene Stephenson. 01436 672352

Kiddiwinks Family Fun Time Bethesda Christian Fellowship

Helensburgh Parish Church Link Group Coffee Morning Helensburgh Parish Church 10am-12pm. There will be the usual stalls and the entry cost of ÂŁ2 includes tea, coffee and hot sausage rolls. Money raised will go to various charities both at home and further afield, as identified by the Link Group Committee.

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10am-4pm. Come and find fresh home baking, seasonal veg, fresh meat and fish along with craft stalls. (runs second Saturday of month)

HLAA Craft Market Helensburgh Parish Church 10am-3pm. Come along and meet our talented local crafters.

There will be tea and coffee in the afternoon to raise money for Robin House in Balloch. 01436 268160

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Monday 12th Cardross Scottish Women's Institute Church Halls 2-4pm. To celebrate Spring we are holding a Daffodil Tea. Members Competitions: Cross Stitch Bookmark; 3 Coffee Butterfly Buns.

Admission by ticket cost ÂŁ3 available from committee members, or by contacting the Secretary Mary.

01389 841 396

Tuesday 13th Hamilton Mausoleum Suite Tower Digital Arts Centre 8pm. Francis Macdonald introduces a short film and a live performance, by soloists from The Scottish Festival Orchestra, of his acclaimed chamber music suite. Tickets ÂŁ14.

01436 645006 www.helensburghboxoffice.com

Wednesday 14th Helensburgh & District Chest, Heart & Stroke Club Victoria Halls 10am-12pm. Keith Hall - Americans on the Peninsula during WW2.

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What's On Calendar – March 2018 Helensburgh & Gareloch Horticultural Society Victoria Halls 7:30pm. Melissa Simpson will be giving us a talk entitled - So have we really saved Hermitage Park? The main project is due to be completed

by Summer 2018. It will be very interesting to hear how things are going. Come along and find out.

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Thursday 15th Hermitage Park Action Day War Memorial, Hermitage Park 2-4pm. The Friends of Hermitage Park's monthly action days on the third Thursday of the month, 2 - 4 pm, run from March to November.

All welcome for gardening tasks supporting the park. Fiona Baker.

01436 820334 fionabakerrhu@gmail.com

M&Co Fashion Show for Christian Aid M&Co Shop 7-9pm. Spring and summer fashion for women, men and children. includes light refreshments. Tickets available at M&Co shop and Helensburgh Parish Church Office.

All money raised goes to Christian Aid. £5 adults £2.50 Child. Elizabeth Lambert 01436 679565

reclyffe_lambert@yahoo.co.uk Luss SWI March Meeting Luss Village Hall

7:30pm. Join us for a coffee and a chat as we are informed by Leigh Grainger about the work of the Pet Blood Bank. Competitions: 3 jaffa cakes, glittens (dk, 1 pair), photograph of your pet. All welcome, visitors £3. 01389 850231

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Helensburgh Savoy Big Quiz Night United Reformed Church Hall

U3A Open Meeting Helensburgh Parish Church Hall

7pm. Teams of up to six welcome.

Bar and raffle. Come and have some fun and challenge your brain power! Pay on the door £3. Further information at 01436 671341

2-2.30pm. The University of the Third Age is for people who are semi-or-fully retired. Members form groups to explore topics and activities of their choice. Speaker: Ed Link, Trustee for U3A Scotland.

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The Bicentenary Pipe Band Championships Committee Commodore Hotel

Helensburgh & District Chest, Heart & Stroke Club Victoria Halls

7pm. featuring Hell for Leather - local folk/ceilidh band with Highland bagpipes, bodhran, mandolin, guitars and vocals; opening the evening will be Helensburgh Clan Colquhoun Pipe Band giving a 20-minute performance and a display from the Margaret Rose School of Dance, Highland Dancers including the current Scottish, European and Commonwealth Champion plus the 3 Argyll champions. Tickets £7, available from Commodore Hotel and CH Campbell 07710427535

Life Drawing and Artist BookMaking Class The Oak Tree Gallery An afternoon of life drawing (1-3pm) and artist book making/ book binding (3-5pm) with tutors Karlyn Marshall and Sally Lamont.

Cost is £45 including all materials and refreshments. Age 16 years to infinity. 01436 672132

karlynmarshallartist@gmail.com Helensburgh Music Society Tower Digital Arts Centre 7:30pm. Duo b!z'art is a Belgian Piano duet for either one or two pianos. Their fascinating performance will include Brahms Hungarian Dances, MacDowell Moon Pictures, Grieg Norwegian Dances, and the Fauré Dolly Suite, as well as works by Mendelssohn and Schumann. Tickets for this concert are available online or at the Tower Digital Arts Centre in advance, or on the door.

10am-12pm. Flower arranging with Jeanette & Roni. 01436 674966

Golden Time Café Bethesda Christian Fellowship

Sunday 18th Alternative Life Drawing Commodore Hotel 1pm. Bringing alternative life drawing to Helensburgh with burlesque performer Tootsie Anna and performer Anna Secret Poet.

Suitable for all abilities. Bring yourself, your drawing materials and your sense of adventure.

Two hours of drawing and entertainment for only £15.

07581658917 karlynmarshallartist@gmail.com

10:30am-12pm, A unique opportunity to enjoy a cuppa whilst enjoying games and being entertained by live musical entertainment and readings.

Gordon on 07581570090 or Fiona on 07854262255.

www.bethesdachristianfellowship.org.uk.

(runs 3rd Wednesday of month)

RSPB Local Group Indoor Meeting The Guide Hall 7.30pm. Birdwatching in the Scottish Hebrides. Ian Fulton on his experiences birdwatching throughout the Hebrides.

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Calendar of events Saturday 24th RSPB Local Group Outing Outside Helensburgh Swimming Pool 9am. An outing to the River Leven to look for early migrants, wildfowl & maybe a kingfisher. Dress for the outdoors. John Clark 01436

821178 or laighfield@gmail.com

Helensburgh Heritage Trust & North Clyde Archaeological Society Helensburgh & Lomond Civic Centre 7.30pm. At this joint meeting, local archaeologist Fiona Baker will tell us about Loch Lomond's most northerly island, Ellan Vhow and its ruined castle. Visitors welcome.

Stewart Noble 01436 675484

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Friday 23rd Helensburgh Wine Society Royal Northern Yacht Club

Balloch to Clydebank Half Marathon Loch Lomond Shores

11am. Spring Concert. Programme to include: Copeland: Rodeo.

Elgar: Enigma Variations.

Bernstein: Mambo.

Conductor: Leon Reimer.

Free entry. Please join us for coffee, cakes and raffle after the concert

9am, Much of the route is off-road along the banks of the River Leven from Lomond Shores in Balloch to Dumbarton. The finish remains adjacent to the old Playdrome in Clydebank. Enter at entrycentral.

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Helensburgh Orchestral Society Victoria Halls 7:45pm. HOS perform music by Wagner, Brahms and, with The Dorian Choir, extracts from Lehar's The Merry Widow. Tickets £10/£6 students, accompanied under 12s free. www.h-o-s.co.uk, info@h-o-s.co.uk or Facebook.

Sunday 25th Easter Family Activities Helensburgh United Reformed Church 10:30-12:30pm. Messy Church will be hosting a special Easter activity morning for families with crafts, Easter Eggs and stories for children 0-11yrs, parents and carers. All children must be accompanied by an adult who is responsible for them. Register on the day.

Admission free. Includes soup and light lunch. For enquiries contact Elizabeth Lambert 01436 679565

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Sunday@Seven - Stainer's "Crucifixion" Helensburgh Parish Church 7-8pm. A Palm Sunday performance of this ever-popular meditation on the Sufferings of Christ. The Soloists will be young up-and-coming RCS graduates Kenneth Reid (tenor) and Jerome Knox (baritone) with an augmented choir conducted

by Derek Clark. The concert lasts one hour. Entry is free with an opportunity to give a donation.

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Wednesday 28th Helensburgh & District Chest, Heart & Stroke Club Victoria Halls 10am-12pm. Crafts with Brenda.

Enquiries to Jean. 01436 674966

Helensburgh Heritage Trust Helensburgh & Lomond Civic Centre 7:30pm. Come and learn about the history of the Rosneath Peninsula from Richard Reeve. Visitors welcome! Enquiries to Stewart Noble 01436 675484

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Helensburgh Astronomy Society Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 7:30pm. Douglas Cooper of the Stirling Astronomy Society will give a talk on Astrophotography.

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QuieT suCCess in James sTreeT funding from the Argyll and Bute Council and from the Lottery Fund which enabled a basic design for an all year round garden.

Plans were drawn up by local garden designer Rachel Bailey.

Her brief was to create a community wildlife garden with natural play space for young children and plenty of seating areas. The community group wanted the park to become a beautiful, tranquil place for relaxation, whilst being low maintenance.

While the restoration of Hermitage Park has been hitting headlines, another local park renovation has been having its own quiet success.

James Street Community Garden has, with the help of some canny fundraising, dedicated volunteers and hard work from the Community Payback team, been transformed from near dereliction to a lovely community space.

All going well it is hoped to have an offi cial opening of the improved facilities at Easter Weekend which would involve an Easter Bunny and Egg Hunt for local children along with provision of soft drinks and tea or coffee for adults.

Bill Freeland the chairman of the Community Garden team tells the CA: “I am keen to up the profi le of the project which understandably attracts less publicity than the Hermitage Park Redevelopment but is nevertheless a worthwhile viable Town Centre facility. We hope to inject some life into the Community Garden and make it vibrant and of use to the Community.”

The Committee mainly through their own efforts acquired

A recent award of £3,365, from Argyll and Bute Council’s Sustainable Community Initiatives Fund has allowed removal and replacement of the existing benches in the park with more durable and more user friendly curved benches. These should all be in place by Easter and will provide a more panoramic view of the park compared with the present arrangement.

The existing benches are being recycled for use in Duchess Woods.

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Curling Club WelCome neW members These days outdoor events are rare. The Club curls at Braehead which has superb rinks and where there are also opportunities for coaching or improvement all at modest cost.

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Watching the winter Olympics brings out the athlete in many of us and although most of the disciplines are beyond the ability of some, curling is within the reach of most.

Helensburgh Curling Club has been around for some 170 years and is still going strong with nearly 70 members. It is hoping that seeing the sport on TV will encourage more local people to give it a go Established in 1847, HCC must be the, or one of the, longest existing social and sporting clubs around. Once upon a time it met

Ian McArthur from the HCC tells us: “We are not Olympic hopefuls but provide an outlet for friendly and competitive sport for locals.

Whether an absolute beginner or have curled before HCC will welcome you. It’s a sociable and healthy way to keep fi t and enjoy yourself at the same time during our long winter.”

The season runs from September to March. If you fancy yourself as a star, out there waiting to be discovered, or just a solid club player or even just to have a go on a Club Curling Pond which was give Ian McArthur, development secretary, a call on 01436 820517 established in Havelock Street, or by mail at helensburgh. with a small stone “clubhouse” curling@gmail.com. for storage of stones and equipment.

You can fi nd out more about the Twelve rinks could be club on https://helcurl.wordpress. accommodated. Later agreement com. was reached with Helensburgh Town Council that part of the Should you wish to join an all Skating Pond adjacent to the ladies or a mixed club Ian will also reservoir be reserved for curling. put you in touch.

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March 2018 – Nightlife

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8 West Clyde St, 01436 675033 l THU: Bingo Night l FRI: Karaoke l SAT: Disco l Glasgow Warriors Games Live l Free Music All Day l All Live Premiership & SPL Games l Sky Sports & BT Sports

Luss, 01436 860430 l FRI 2: Robert Carmichael l SAT 3: On The Wagon l FRI 9: Scott MacDonald l SAT 10: Joe Quinn l FRI 16: Paul Murdoch l Sat 17: On The Wagon l FRI 23: Damien Swail l SAT 24: Robert Carmichael l FRI 30: Paul Murdoch l SAT 31: On The Wagon

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March 2018 – Local News

balloCH To ClydebanK raCe reTurns Mile, together with support from AG Barr’s Strathmore water brand which will be keeping runners refreshed and hydrated with 1,500 bottles of water.

Runners will refuel afterwards on Tunnock’s wafers from the Uddingston based brand.

There will be more than a thousand pounds worth of Start Fitness and More Mile vouchers on offer for winners in all categories, generous spot prizes throughout the fi eld and every fi nisher will receive a specially clubs in the area said ’ Only designed More Mile technical This month’s big local outdoor sports event is through careful dialogue with the t-shirt commemorating the event. the Balloch to Clydebank Half Marathon, run by Council and Police Scotland and Buses will depart no later than Dunbartonshire Amateur Athletics Association – with the support of Mark Munro, 8am for the event on March 25, the Chief Executive of Scottish which starts at 9am, and runners and the closing date is March 15.

Athletics and Torquil Macleod, should note they’ll have to arrive the Development Director of changed and ready to run as march which both require The Balloch to Clydebank Half Event Scotland have we managed there are no changing facilities signifi cant police resources. Much to preserve this historic classic , Marathon has been run most at the start point, which is one of the route is now off road along now in it’s ninetieth year.’ We years, with the exception of the kilometre from Lomond Shores. war years, since 1928. Originally a the banks of the River Leven only announced the new date in from Lomond Shores in Balloch closed competition only open to early February and within a week The leading male and female Dunbartonshire Clubs but a truly to Dumbarton. The fi nish remains more than 220 entries arrived. runners are expected to break 70 adjacent to the old Playdrome in There is a limit of 500 entries. open event since the 1970’s. mins and 80 mins respectively for Clydebank. the 13.1 mile course.

The event has been pushed back This year’s event is sponsored Kevin Johnson, Vice President in the calendar by two weeks to by specialist Newcastle based You can enter now at of Dunbartonshire AAA which Sunday 25th March, to avoid an running retailer, Start Fitness entrycentral.com or see more at represents the eleven athletics Old Firm game and an orange and their running brand, More Dunbartonshireaaa.co.uk BACK uP ANd RuNNING: The Balloch to Clydebank half marathon returns on March 25th after a years absence

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dumbarTon's CuP dream ConTinues Dumbarton Football Club made history last month as they travelled to Wales and beat The New Saints 2-1 to advance to their first major cup final in 121 years. (writes Stuart Brodie) It didn’t always look likely, (TNS) are not competition to be sniffed at having won the Welsh league last season. So when Dean Ebbe struck the home side ahead it might have looked like another case of so close yet so far for the ‘sons of the rock’.

But this Dumbarton side were not willing to let history pass them by, and a fi ne effort from Danny Handling pulled the teams level. The 500 travelling Dumbarton fans might have been happy to go into extra time as TNS battered the away team.

However, in the fi nal minutes of the fi xture, a stunning free-kick from Dimitris Froxylias was the worthy semi-fi nal winner.

they deserve for their hard work and dedication throughout the season.

“I’m so pleased for the fans, because sometimes in the Championship it can be hard going for them.

We’re not going to win every week, so they show great dedication and deserve to enjoy this moment.”

Now Stevie Aiken’s men and their passionate support will travel to McDiarmid Park in Perth to battle it out for the Irn Dumbarton manager Stevie Aiken Bru Cup against Inverness CT on was nothing short of delighted Saturday 24th. with his teams fi ght back.

Queen Victoria “It was a tremendous effort from was still on the the players, and it’s no more than throne the last time

they competed in and lost a cup fi nal, but will 2018 be the year Dumbarton fi nally clinch the Challenge Cup? Airing on BBC Alba at 4:15pm or tickets information can be found at www.dumbartonfootballclub. com

Late News Saturday 24th Carboot Sale Kilcreggan Primary 10am-1pm. Raising funds for Kilcreggan Primary. Tea, coffee & home baking. £8 per car.

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Sunday 25th Top dogs day Out Duchess Woods 1-4pm. Responsible dog awareness and dog training sessions.

monday 26th NCT Lomond Nearly New Sale Registration Victoria Halls 9am. Registration for the May 12th sale. 07896 741214. nns. lomond@nct.org.uk.

Wednesday 28th Helensburgh & dunbartonshire Parkinson’s Support Group Helensburgh Parish Church 1:30pm. Come along and meet with others to chat and share experiences and advice.

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ADVERTISER’S INDEX Company Name

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A & M Timber................................................................8 A1 Road Surfacing..................................................... 24 Activity Delivered ..................................................... 11 Admin Design...............................................................6 Advertising and Design (Oxford) Ltd....................... 23 AJT Joinery Services ltd ...............................................4 Anne Of Loudenville....................................................5 Ardarden Estate......................................................... 30 Argyll College................................................................9 Argyll Holidays........................................................... 32 Balquhidder Care Ltd................................................ 28 Barhill Ironworks Ltd ................................................ 26 Bathroom Transformations....................................... 27 Beano Disco................................................................ 18 Befrienders................................................................. 17 Business Gateway...................................................... 29 Cafe At Kilcreggan.................................................... 19 Caledonia Property Bureau....................................... 31 Callaghan The Butchers............................................ 16 Cardross Golf Club..................................................... 16 Chris Bowman Fitness Ltd......................................... 18 Clearline Aerial and Satellite Solutions .....................2 Cloudy2Clear Glasgow Ltd........................................ 29 Club 3000 Bingo......................................................... 35 Clydeside Domestics ....................................................5 Cmc Home Improvements............................................3 Craigdhu Joinery...........................................................4 David Wilson Handyman..............................................6 Dg Joinery.....................................................................2 Diamond Domestics................................................... 28 Domestic Solutions.......................................................2 Donaldson Roofing .....................................................6 Double Six.................................................................. 19 Drumfork Farm Livery..................................................6 E S Fencing....................................................................8 Eyewear in the Square.................................................1 F Hamilton & Son....................................................... 10 Ferguson Flooring Scotland Ltd................................ 13 Fit For Life.....................................................................9 Fraser Scott Painting & Decorating.......................... 10 Fun First ..................................................................... 20 Fusebox....................................................................... 30 Gas-Aid.Co.Uk............................................................ 22 Halcyon Hypnotherapy............................................. 10 Helensburgh Floor Plan............................................. 33 Hi Tech Hearing Solutions......................................... 16 Human Givens Practitioner..........................................6 Inverclyde Windows.................................................. 17 James & Colin Spy...................................................... 20 James Auld Funeral Directors......................................8 Jamie Hamilton Plumbing............................................3 Jimmy The Joiner..........................................................7 Joans Carers................................................................ 30 John Dobbin..................................................................2 John Kane Funeral Directors..................................... 14 John Macaulay Landscapes....................................... 14 K Glass & Glazing..........................................................6 K Spittal Plumbing & Heating................................... 11

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Kerry Mobile Hairdressers............................................3 Keys Galore...................................................................2 KPS Property Services...................................................2 L and N Podiatry........................................................ 28 Lady Bears Repairs..................................................... 19 Loch Lomond Tree Surgeons..................................... 25 Loch Lomond Yoga.................................................... 19 Lomond Upholstery................................................... 22 Lomond Home and Garden Services........................ 20 Lomond Sheds............................................................ 23 Lomond Wood Fuel................................................... 11 Looking Ruff ................................................................5 Magical Maids............................................................ 10 Mcgregor Roofing........................................................5 Michael Cormack..........................................................4 Morar Lodge Care Home.............................................7 Morar Lodge Care Home.............................................7 Murdoch Gardening Services.................................... 22 Murray Auto Service Ltd........................................... 24 Murray Motors..............................................................4 Oakburn Gardens...................................................... 34 Old Mill Chimneys.........................................................4 Organic Architects........................................................7 Our House Interiors LTD ........................................... 10 Oven Gleamers Glasgow North................................ 11 Performance Plumbing and Heating .........................4 Powerdoors Ltd.............................................................1 Preston Fleming............................................................1 Royal Northern and Clyde Yacht Club..................... 19 Sasco Art..................................................................... 34 Scott Leishman Plumbing & Heating..........................6 Scratch 2 Shine..............................................................5 SD Garage Doors Limited.......................................... 24 Serenity Contracting.....................................................8 Shrubs......................................................................... 11 Sorbus Tree Services................................................... 20 Sovereign Blinds...........................................................7 Sugar Boat . ............................................................... 15 The Flower Shop........................................................ 14 The Ice Cream Cart Company................................... 18 The Kitchen Depot ................................................... 36 The Lomond Clinic..................................................... 12 The Snack Shack . .........................................................8 The Toy Shop.................................................................9 Thermaseal....................................................................1 Thermaseal....................................................................3 Thistle Blinds.................................................................7 Thomson Heating...................................................... 20 Ventrolla..................................................................... 25 Wcc West Coast Group Ltd..........................................1 Windows & Conservatory Repair Company...............5 Wood Made Good........................................................3 Your Friday Girl.......................................................... 20 Your Radio.................................................................. 15

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